Embassy of Japan in Australia

16/06/2026

Ambassador Suzuki's OP-ed commemorating the 50th anniversary of the NARA Treaty on today's AFR

Fifty years on from signing the NARA agreement, ties between Tokyo and Canberra remain crucial for regional stability, maritime security and energy exports.

16/06/2026

An article by SBS, including Ambassador Suzuki's comments, on the treaty that opened doors for Japan and Australia signed exactly 50 years ago on 16th June.

Fifty years after a treaty helped turn former enemies into close partners, Australia and Japan’s relationship shows how trust can be rebuilt after war.

16/06/2026

The 16th of June marks the 50th Anniversary of the NARA Treaty we congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Foreign Minister’s Commendation. These inspiring individuals and groups are recognised for their achievement to contributing to the 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Relations! https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/11_000001_02187.html

15/06/2026

The Basic Treaty of Friendship 🇯🇵🇦🇺🤝 (NARA Treaty) was signed exactly 50 years ago on 16th June, a massive milestone for our relationship. Watch our space for more!


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12/06/2026

Are you interested in learning more about deep-sea mining and its global implications? 🌊 Next week, join us on June 18 (Thur) for a timely and thought‑provoking discussion on DSM's governance challenges and more, presented by Dr Lai-Ha Chan in discussion with Dr Aline Jaeckel.⁠

Free; bookings not required. Networking event from 11:30am AEST at JPF Sydney; talk and online streaming from 12pm AEST.⁠

Find out more: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/deepsea

11/06/2026

Ambassador Suzuki sat down with Anna Henderson from SBS News on 9th June ahead of the signing anniversary of the the NARA treaty. Watch the full interview here 👇

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11/06/2026

"Watched the match between the ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs at the GIO Stadium Canberra recently. Great to see their new Japanese player Wako Kitano play and to have a chance to offer my congratulations. Hoping for her continued success in the rest of the Super W Season!" - Amb Suzuki

09/06/2026

Coming soon: Ambassador Suzuki's interview with Anna Henderson 📺 Watch this space to catch the conversation on SBS News and SBS Japanese

05/06/2026

📢 Public Holiday Annoucment 📢

The Embassy of Japan will be closed on Monday, 8th June for the King’s Birthday, Australian Public Holiday.

Please visit our homepage for more information on the Embassy’s public holiday schedule.

05/06/2026

Embassy staff attended the official signing of an exciting new partnership between University of Canberra and leading Japanese robotics company, !🤖
The landmark agreement was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra, Hon Bill Shorten and Henry Zhou, Managing Director of OMRON Oceania. 🤝

The introduction of OMRON’s highly versatile autonomous robots will enhance the quality of education and research at the UC.

Incredibly proud to witness another fantastic example of Japan-Australia collaboration pushing the boundaries of technology and education to solve global challenges. 🇯🇵 🇦🇺
Congratulations to both OMRON and the University of Canberra!